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Creamy Basil Chicken Thighs {THM-S, Low Carb}

October 31, 2016 By Sarah Hardy 9 Comments

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Melt in your mouth chicken, covered in a rich creamy sauce with fresh basil. An easy weeknight supper that's sure to impress!

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The first time I ever remember using fresh basil was in a homemade Parmesan meatball recipe. Oh, those meatballs were so good!

I grew up using the dried basil. But once I tasted the fresh, I knew my life was changed. Ok, that may be an exaggeration, but I knew I loved fresh basil!
Fast forward to one week ago. I was grocery shopping on Tuesday, as I always do, when I came across a package of boneless, skinless chicken thighs marked down at Walmart. Total price - $3.24. That sounded like a pretty good deal to me, so I picked them up and my mind immediately began whirling! Cream cheese, cream, and fresh basil! Yes!

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This recipe is the product of that whirling. The sauce is much like a cream-cheese based Alfredo and it tastes delicious. I actually made it again this week with boneless skinless chicken breast and we ate it as Alfredo with Dreamfields pasta. The fresh basil just kicks it up a notch.

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My husband was so impressed with the sauce, that he immediately began coming up with other uses for it. (Perhaps some of those ideas will become future recipes!) He declares it is the best Alfredo sauce I have ever made (and I wasn't even intending for it to be Alfredo)! He would have been happy to just eat the sauce with a spoon!
I'm sure your family will love it just as much as mine. It doesn't require any special ingredients, and it is super easy to put together.

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Creamy Basil Chicken Thighs {THM-S, Low Carb}

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Ingredients

  • 2 Pounds Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs or chicken breasts
  • 1 8 ounce Block of Cream Cheese softened
  • 1 Tablespoon Butter
  • 1/2 Cup Chicken Broth
  • 1/2 Cup Heavy Whipping Cream
  • 1/4 Cup Grated Parmesan Cheese from the green can
  • 1/4 Teaspoon Mineral Salt
  • 1/4 Cup Fresh Chopped Basil lightly packed
  • Garlic Powder and Italian Seasoning to taste

Instructions

  • Season chicken on both sides with garlic powder and Italian seasoning.
  • In a skillet, brown chicken with a small amount of oil until cooked through.
  • Meanwhile, in a sauce-pot, melt softened cream cheese and butter. Whisk with a whisk until smooth.
  • Add chicken broth, whipping cream, Parmesan, and salt to cream cheese mixture.
  • Add chopped fresh basil to sauce and stir until combined.
  • Remove chicken from skillet, and drain drippings.
  • Return chicken to pan, and pour sauce over top.
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  1. Georgina

    November 01, 2016 at 9:46 am

    I love Alfredo sauce and this looks like an even better version! Thanks!

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  2. Sherri

    November 01, 2016 at 3:30 pm

    Oh does this ever sound dreamy! I've got all the ingredients, even! Must b meant to be, cuz that never seems to happen. Dinner tonight!!! Thanks so much!

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  3. Katrin

    November 02, 2016 at 8:53 am

    I can just imagine how lovely this tastes. Cream cheese sauces are delicious.

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  4. Cookie

    November 02, 2016 at 6:50 pm

    Did you really serve this from a cast iron skillet? I have found that when I use cast iron it will turn the food grey or make it taste metallic. Maybe I am doing it wrong?

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    • dsdjhardy

      November 02, 2016 at 7:24 pm

      Hmmm . . . I haven't had that problem with cast iron. I think it makes a big difference when the pan is seasoned properly. But, to answer your question, I cooked the chicken in one pan and served it in the cast iron.

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  5. STACEY

    November 03, 2016 at 10:08 am

    I agree fresh basil is so much better! This looks so creamy and delicious!

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  6. Maya | Wholesome Yum

    November 04, 2016 at 8:36 am

    These look so good! I love that they are low carb but still very decadent with the creamy sauce!

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  7. Taryn

    November 04, 2016 at 1:52 pm

    I love basil and cream sauce! What a great combination. Can't wait to try it 🙂

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  8. Kim | Low Carb Maven

    November 04, 2016 at 7:02 pm

    Well, this chicken dish looks so creamy I would happily eat the sauce with a spoon. And fresh basil is where it's at. Yum.

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